Should You Stay Together for the Kids?
When you have kids, the most difficult part of a divorce is often not the ending of the marital relationship, but the breakup of a family. It can be a tricky road to navigate when children are in the mix. You have probably heard that you should “stay together for the kids”- and this is…
Read MoreHow Your Dog Can Be Your Doctor
There are many reasons why people choose to get a pet- and to add to that list is something you might not expect- furry (or hairless!) friends can actually make us healthier. Research shows that having a pet can boost your mental and physical health- here’s how: They calm you down. Petting an animal actually…
Read MoreHow to Deal with a Drinking Problem
Do you suspect that you or a loved one may have a problem with drinking? The “criteria” for being an alcoholic seem to vary depending on the source, but here we will just define a drinking problem as the point at which a person feels they are no longer in control of their drinking, and…
Read MoreSetting Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, it is a time for much celebration and festivity. Parties and gatherings, although enjoyable, can fill one’s calendar quickly. What is meant to be a time of joyful get-togethers often ends up feeling overwhelming and chaotic. Financial strain, busy schedules, and dealing with complicated relationship dynamics during the holiday season…
Read MoreLetting Kids Be Kids: How to Prevent Parentification
There are subtle ways that parents can make the mistake of parentifying their kids. This term means to reverse roles, causing the child to parent the adult. There are two forms of parentification: instrumental and emotional. Instrumental refers to the child actually doing physical tasks that a parent should do, such as taking care of…
Read MoreTips for Treating Sexual Dysfunction the Natural Way
Oftentimes, psychological issues as opposed to medical problems cause erectile dysfunction. With the invention of Viagra it seems so easy to treat ED these days- just pop the blue pill and the problem is solved. It is much more difficult to think about addressing deeper psychological issues that can be causing ED, and certainly takes…
Read More5 Ways You Can Be Helpful When Your Partner Is Depressed
Just about 7% of the adult American population is struggling with depression. This means that many of you have experienced this yourself or are in an intimate relationship with someone who has dealt with the challenges that depression brings. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about your partner’s depression, and oftentimes, partners…
Read MoreHurting on the Inside, Cutting on the Outside: Understanding and Helping Teens with Self-Harmful Behavior
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out for support right now. You can contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time by calling or texting 988. If you’re worried about your teen’s immediate safety, 988 is also for you. Few things are harder for a parent than realizing your child…
Read MoreHow to Stave Off a Quarter-Life Crisis
People think that being in your mid-20’s is all fun and games and the best time of your life, but it can also be a time of confusion, disappointment, and disillusionment. A quarter-life crisis is a feeling of uncertainty and dissatisfaction with how your life has turned out so far. It may happen after college…
Read MoreRelationships and the Role of Technology: 5 Tips for Success
There is no denying that we live in a technology saturated world. It can be hard to imagine a day going by without responding to an email, sending a text message, or checking the latest updates on Facebook. Our intimate relationships are even tied up with technology. Some of us meet through an online dating…
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